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Sunderland vs Brighton Confirmed Lineups
Competition | Premier League |
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Match Date | Saturday 10 October 2026 |
Kick-off Time | 15:00 UK time |
Venue | Stadium of Light |
The starting lineups for the Premier League fixture between Sunderland and Brighton have been confirmed.
Sunderland Starting XI
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI: Robin Roefs, Trai Hume, Kevin Danso, Nordi Mukiele, Reinildo Mandava, Noah Sadiki, Granit Xhaka, Thomas Meunier, Enzo Le Fée, Nilson Angulo, Wilson Isidor
Substitutes: Omar Alderete, Melker Ellborg, Luke O'Nien, Chemsdine Talbi, Malick Fofana, Chris Rigg, Dayann Méthalie, Juan Angulo, Jocelin Ta Bi
Brighton Starting XI
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI: Bart Verbruggen, Ferdi Kadioglu, Luka Vuskovic, Pascal Struijk, Olivier Boscagli, Pascal Groß, Chema Andrés, Diego Gómez, Yasin Ayari, Maxim De Cuyper, Charalampos Kostoulas
Substitutes: Georginio Rutter, Costinha, Jaouen Hadjam, Matt O'Riley, Promise David, Lewis Dunk, Jason Steele, Malick Yalcouyé, Ibrahim Osman
Sunderland vs Brighton Immediate Reaction
Sunderland
Sunderland line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Robin Roefs starting in goal behind a back four featuring Kevin Danso, Nordi Mukiele, Reinildo Mandava, and Trai Hume. Granit Xhaka and Noah Sadiki anchor the midfield, providing defensive balance behind an attacking trio of Thomas Meunier, Enzo Le Fée, and Nilson Angulo. Wilson Isidor leads the line as the lone striker, with attacking reinforcements including Malick Fofana and Chris Rigg named on the bench.
Brighton
Brighton also set up in a 4-2-3-1 shape, anchored by Bart Verbruggen in goal and a central defensive pairing of Luka Vuskovic and Pascal Struijk, flanked by Ferdi Kadioglu and Olivier Boscagli. Pascal Groß partners Chema Andrés in the double pivot, while Diego Gómez, Yasin Ayari, and Maxim De Cuyper provide attacking support. Charalampos Kostoulas starts as the central striker, with Georginio Rutter and Lewis Dunk among the substitutes.
Sunderland vs Brighton Reactive Bet Builder
Our suggested bet builder focuses on Brighton's attacking threat and key individual involvements. The four-leg wager backs Brighton to score over 2.5 team goals, with starting striker Charalampos Kostoulas backed to record over 0.5 shots on target and register over 2.5 total shots. To complete the selection, Sunderland midfielder Granit Xhaka is tipped to be shown a card in the central midfield battle.
Sunderland vs Brighton Prediction After Confirmed Lineups
Brighton enter the match as favourites following the confirmed team selections, with their balanced midfield pairing and potent frontline expected to carry an edge. The Seagulls are undefeated across their last five meetings with Sunderland in all competitions, though the hosts will look to Wilson Isidor and Enzo Le Fée to create problems on the counter-attack.
Score Prediction: 1-2
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